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Grit and Facts

Posted on March 28, 2016 by robinofrockridge

This review is from: Kiss of Salvation: A Joe McGrath and Sam Rucker Detective Novel (Kindle Edition) The voice and feel of the South, set in 1947, captured this reader. I admit I was hooked into the characters and their … Continue reading →

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5 Stars for Reid

Posted on March 21, 2016 by robinofrockridge

Top Customer Reviews H.B. Reid Delivers   With just the title of this poignant novel, The Coming of Charlotta, the idea of mystery began to form in this reader’s head. I was pulled in by the title. It seemed so … Continue reading →

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By Grace

Posted on March 14, 2016 by robinofrockridge

For one of my book reviews I am honored to present By Grace, part of the Huachuca Trilogy published by author Arletta Dawdy. We are in luck! Dawdy is once again holed up (back on the ranch, so to speak) … Continue reading →

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Digging Up Bones

Posted on March 12, 2016 by robinofrockridge

I recently read a new-to-me novel titled Digging Up Bones by author Aimee Gilchrist. I loved this kooky, often humorous mystery set in West Texas. New Yorker Helen shows up in Birdwell to visit her Aunt Penny…,and from there I … Continue reading →

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Read Your Work Aloud

Posted on March 9, 2016 by robinofrockridge

Read Your Work Aloud by Robin Moore One of the best ways to really nail your writing or poetry is to read it aloud. Your ear will pick up pacing, awkwardness, or an emotional delivery that will snare readers. An … Continue reading →

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A First for Redwood Writers

Posted on September 28, 2015 by robinofrockridge

Redwood Writers member, Jack Fender, is the first from our club to build a “Little Free Library” in Sonoma County. He recently completed his project and placed it in front of the home he shares with Pamela, his wife, in … Continue reading →

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Come Read Aloud With Redwood Writers

Posted on September 10, 2015 by robinofrockridge

Come read aloud with the Redwood Writers at the September 26th Open Mic. All writers and poets are welcome! It is not necessary to be a member of Redwood Writers to participate. Don’t feel like reading aloud? Then come anyway … Continue reading →

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Writers Helping Writers

Posted on September 9, 2015 by robinofrockridge

Source: Writers Helping Writers Here is another great post from writer friend Thonie Hevron. Thank you, Thonie! Writers Helping Writers Thonie Hevron  • #Redwood Writers  • 8h ago By Thonie Hevron “Writers helping writers” is the motto of my writing club, Redwood Writers, a … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Read This Summer

Posted on September 2, 2015 by robinofrockridge

Don’t be fooled by squawking geese.This is not a farm tale! Author Sheri Graves snagged this reader with her witty mystery Deep Doo Doo. It was one of those novels that is truly hard to put down. It moves along … Continue reading →

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“I really wanted to like your….”

Posted on August 23, 2015 by robinofrockridge

Here is another great blog post from The Grammar Diva, Arlene Miller. She tackles the question of “liking” someone’s blog, Tweet or Facebook blurb, but the awkwardness of their apostrophe usage makes a reader cringe. http://bigwords101.com/2015/blog/grammar-meets-social-media/

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